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Springfield Rosseechee Museum

Museums – Clarksville, Virginia

Home of the legendary artifact collection of the late Judge John W. Tisdale. The collection includes more than 20,000 stone artifacts, from Folsom points to 17th-century Indian relics. Open Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Other times ... More on Virginia.org

Advance on Petersburg

Landmarks – Colonial Heights, Virginia

Inscription. Elements of the Union Army of the James, led by Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, landed at Bermuda Hundred on 5 May 1864 to cut the Confederate rail and supply lines between Richmond and Petersburg. On 9 May, Butler sent ... More on HMDB

Col. John Jones of Brunswick County

Landmarks – Lawrenceville, Virginia

Inscription. Soldier of the Revolution, Feb. 14, 1735 – Jan. 11, 1793, Vestryman St. Andrews Parish, 1775-79, Justice 1760-93, Sheriff 1773-75 Clerk 1789-93, House of Burgesses 1772-73, Virginia Senate 1776-89, Speaker of the ... More on HMDB

Petersburg KOA

Campgrounds – Petersburg, Virginia

Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There are no additional pet fees. Dogs must be quiet, leashed, and cleaned up after. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. ... More on DogFriendly.com

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  • Near Fort Lee, Army QM Museum, Battlefield National Park, Old Blandford Church. 54 mile Williamsburg - Busch Gardens. Plantations en-route. Virginia motor sports park 14 miles. Pool, Air Conditione... More on Wildernet.com

Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery

Things To Do – Charles City, Virginia

The Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery is in Charles City County, Virginia. This 400-acre site includes several warm-water fishponds along a riparian creekside woodland (Herring Creek). Chain pickerel, warmouth, bluegill, redear ... More on recreation.gov

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge

National And State Parks – Charles City, Virginia

History The land within Presquile NWR was originally occupied by Native Americans. By the early 1600's English colonists had established the first settlement north of Jamestown nearby at Bermuda Hu... More on Fws.gov

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  • This island refuge provides prime wetland habitat for wintering Canada geese, wood ducks, black ducks, and mallards. While small in size, Presquile attracts flocks of 3,000 Canada geese and 1,000 d... More on LLBean.com

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier Lee's Retreat April 2, 1865

Museums – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. Here, the Unions Sixth Army Corps broke through the Confederate line defending Petersburg, causing a series of actions which eventually led to the evacuation of the city by Lees army t... More on HMDB

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  • The view from the earthworks located at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier overlooking the point of attack where ... More on Pamplinpark.org

Confederate Soldiers of Prince George Co.

Landmarks – Prince George, Virginia

Inscription. Erected by the Prince, George Chapter U. D. C. to the memory of the, Confederate Soldiers, of Prince George Co. that their heroic deeds, sublime self-sacrifice, and undying devotion, to duty and country may, never be ... More on HMDB

St. John's Church Stolen Silver Wilson-Kautz Raid

Landmarks – Kenbridge, Virginia

Inscription. In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R. R. and the Richmond and Danville R. R. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid ... More on HMDB

The Triangle (The Avenue)

Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia

South Avenue, Halifax and Harrison Streets The Triangle, also known as the Avenue, was Petersburg's African-American business center until the 1970s. During the 19th and early 20th century, New Market on South Avenue was the marketplace ... More on Virginia.org

Oxford Orphanage

Landmarks – Oxford, North Carolina

Inscription. Opened by Masons, 1873, with John H. Mills first head, in plant of St. Johns College, which they had operated 1858–1861. , Erected 1975 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-7: ), , Location. 36° ... More on HMDB

Dictator

Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. Sept. 1864: “¦the enemy frequently shoot very large shells into Petersburg & do some damage to buildings, but the people are getting used to it, so they dont mind them¦.”, ... More on HMDB

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  • Petersburg, Virginia. 13-inch mortar DICTATOR in front of Petersburg, Va Date Created/Published: 1864 September 1. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-cwpb-01238 (digital file from ... More on Loc.gov

Arnold's Diner

Restaurants – South Hill, Virginia

Casa Mia's

Restaurants – Littleton, North Carolina

Great Food Great Service: This is a pizza place but they also serve Italian dishes such as Lasagne and Spaghetti. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Casa Mia's has great food and pizza. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Casa Mia's is a really great family restaurant. Good foodlarge portions at a very reasonable price. We have to take home leftovers all the time.Manager is very welcoming and waitresses are friendly... More on Yahoo! Travel

Don Jose Restaurant

Restaurants – Chester, Virginia